Nissan is showing a delta-wing-shaped, electric-powered concept car at the Geneva Motor Show that could be a hint of how cars will look in the near future.

Known as the BladeGlider, the car has a narrow front end with its wheels tucked tightly into the fenders to minimize wind resistance. A wider rear end makes room for the driver and two passengers. The design is meant to use aerodynamics, weight distribution and lightweight materials to produce a high-performance sports car that is also energy-efficient.

With the BladeGlider, Nissan is adapting technology developed for its ZEOD RC race car, which is scheduled to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours race in France next year. Zeod stands for “Zero Emission on Demand.”

Another LeMans racer called the DeltaWing previously pioneered the aerodynamic shape in competition.

“When you see the narrow front track layout for the first time, everyone is skeptical on how the car will handle,” said Ben Bowlby, Nissan’s director of motorsport innovation. After proving the design on the track, Bowlby said, he believes the BladeGlider “has the potential to be the best handling production car in the world.”

Nissan said the car derives an advantage in maneuverability in part from its light weight and, surprisingly, from relatively narrow front tires that help boost agility.

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